Time Difference: Karachi vs San Francisco

Karachi

7:43:51 PM PKT

Friday, November 13, 2026

13h

San Francisco

6:43:51 AM PST

Friday, November 13, 2026

San Francisco is 13 hours behind Karachi.

Quick Reference

Karachi
PKT (GMT+5)

No Daylight Saving Time

San Francisco
PST (GMT-8)

PDT starts on Mar 14, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Karachi and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 13 hours behind Karachi.
When is the best time to call from Karachi to San Francisco?
The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Karachi uses PKT and San Francisco uses PST.